Master of None

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Master of None

by Neil Goble

EN·~29 minutes·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

29:12

Description

Freddy the Fish spends his days perched on a park bench, idly munching peanuts while the world spins around him. When a sensational headline about mysterious signals from a Jupiter moon lands on his newspaper, his casual chatter with a loquacious sparrow‑named Willy turns into a lively lesson in constellations, astrophysics, and the absurdities of modern specialization. Their banter—half‑hearted explanations of undecillion‑watt radiations and half‑hearted jokes—sets a tone that is both witty and oddly philosophical.

The story follows Freddy’s reluctant role as an impromptu reader and commentator, drawing listeners into a world where even the most mundane moments spark wonder about humanity’s place in the cosmos. As the characters grapple with the notion of intelligent life beyond Earth, the narrative playfully questions whether expertise or curiosity makes us truly competent. Expect a blend of gentle humor, clever wordplay, and thoughtful musings that keep the mystery of the alien signal alive without giving away what lies beyond the first act.

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Language

en

Duration

~29 minutes (28K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Greg Weeks, Dave Lovelace, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Dec 2, 2008

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Neil Goble

A science-fiction writer with a strong technical background, he brought military experience and clear-eyed curiosity to stories about systems, strategy, and the future. His work is a neat find for listeners who enjoy vintage SF with a thoughtful, analytical edge.

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